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Randy Weaver

American white supremacist
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Randy Weaver was a former U.S. Army engineer who, with his family and friend Kevin Harris, engaged in an 11-day standoff with federal agents at his isolated cabin on Ruby Ridge, Idaho, in August 1992. Weaver held white supremacist and antigovernment views and had prior dealings with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF).12

The incident escalated after Weaver failed to appear for a firearms charge, leading to a warrant for his arrest. During a surveillance operation, shots were exchanged, resulting in the deaths of Weaver's son, Sammy, and U.S. Marshal William Degan. The standoff concluded with the deaths of Weaver's wife, Vicki, and the surrender of Weaver and Harris. Weaver was convicted of failing to appear for trial, while Harris was acquitted of all charges. An inquiry later criticized the FBI's handling of the situation.12

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